OEF: Strong Long-Term Performance Track Record, Buy

Summary

• The iShares S&P 100 ETF consistently outperforms the broad market, represented by the Vanguard S&P 500 ETF.
• Ordinary investors often fail to achieve the total returns of the S&P 500 due to mistakes like trying to time the market or over-emphasizing one rigid investment strategy.
• The OEF ETF has a higher weight in IT and Communications services, while having lower weights in under-performing sectors like Industrials, Energy, and Utilities compared to the S&P 500.
• Today, I'll take a look at the OEF ETF to see if it is a good vehicle to outperform the S&P 500, or, if there is a better alternative for you.

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The total returns of the iShares S&P 100 ETF (NYSEARCA:OEF) has consistently outperformed the broad market, as represented by the Vanguard S&P 500 ETF (VOO) - see the graphic below. That is probably not

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